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Psychology
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the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
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What is the 4 main goals of psychology?
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Description, Explanation, Prediction, and Control
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objective introspection
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The process of objectively examining and measuring own's own thoughts and mental activities.
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structuralism
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associated with Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener; focus of study is the structure or basic elements of the mind
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functionalism
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A viewpoint that involves how people function in the real world.
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Gestalt psychology
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The study of sensation and perception, particularly on patterns and whole figures.
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cognitive psychology
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a field focusing not only on perception but also on learning, memory, thought processes, and problem solving.
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psychoanalysis
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the theory and therapy based on Freud's ideas.
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psychotherapy
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a process in which a trained psychological professional helps a person gain insights into and change his or her behavior
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